Tansy Daniel Named 1st Runner-Up for SVG at Miss Caribbean UK Pageant

By S.Browne. Updated 8:56 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Twenty-five-year-old Tansy Daniel has been crowned First Runner-Up in the 2025 Miss Caribbean United Kingdom (UK) pageant, which took place on November 1st at The Shaw Theatre in London, England.

In addition to her main achievement, Ms. Daniel also received the awards for Best Charity and Best Social Impact.

Although born and raised in London, she chose to represent her mother’s homeland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, through her participation in the pageant.

When asked about preparation for the pageant, Ms. Daniel stated that her preparation was more mental than physical. “I kept reminding myself to think positively and to function with an excellent spirit. Having my Christian faith helped me a lot. I tried my best to remember every success God has helped me with in the past, which really reminded me that he would do it for me again,” she said.

As for physical preparation, she stated: “I’d be lying if I said I went on a run or went to the gym! I even told myself in the week leading up to the pageant that I would stop eating so many sweets, which was probably the hardest part because I have a sweet tooth. Needless to say, I failed miserably!”

Speaking about challenges she faced along the way, Ms. Daniel admitted that comparison was sometimes difficult. “I overcame this by reminding myself that I’m one of one,” she said, highlighting the importance of self-belief and embracing her unique journey.

During the competition, Ms. Daniel used her platform to share her passion for cancer awareness with a special focus on breast cancer. When asked what inspired her to choose this cause, she explained that as a Clinical Trial Administrator in breast cancer clinical research, she wanted to feel more involved and make a difference for women in the UK and those in the Caribbean battling this illness.

Additionally, when she reached out to the St Vincent and the Grenadines Medical Association (SVGMA), she learned that the Association pays for serveral services, allowing patients to receive free radiotherapy treatment. However, fundraising efforts post-COVID-19 were low. Touched by this news, Ms. Daniel decided to focus her efforts on seeing what she could do to assist.

Throughout October 2025, which is breast cancer awareness month, she engaged in multiple awareness initiatives, including speaking on Luton Urban Radio (a radio station located in the UK) about the importance of cancer screenings, using her social media page to repost stories shared by women in the UK receiving support from The Leanne Pero Foundation (Black Women Rising), and posting guidance on how to perform a self-breast examination.

She also held a Snack and Paint fundraising event, where all ticket funds were donated to The Leanne Pero Foundation (Black Women Rising) and SVGMA. She described the event as “a great success and one of my proudest achievements to date.”

Speaking on her hopes for how these advocacy initiatives would impact women in the Caribbean and across the diaspora, Ms. Daniel said: “It is my greatest desire that funds raised from my fundraiser event will help at least one woman to receive crucial treatment and support. I would hope that the awareness raised would also encourage women everywhere to be aware of their bodies and to not second guess themselves if they think something is wrong.”

Her message to those battling breast cancer, as well as survivors, was heartfelt: “There are people fighting for you in your corner. Stay strong.”

Reflecting on her achievement, Ms. Daniel said: “As a representative of SVG in the Miss Caribbean UK pageant, I am proud to have been honoured with this award.” She also praised the work of the SVGMA and said that she hoped her efforts highlighted their initiatives.

“Many people in the diaspora were shocked to discover that there is no radiotherapy unit in St Vincent so Vincentian women must fly to Trinidad and Tobago to receive radiotherapy treatment,” Ms. Daniel shared. “I truly hope I have helped in some way to highlight the diligent work SVGMA does so they can continue to receive the recognition they deserve.”

Speaking on the pageant’s impact on her life personally, Ms. Daniel shared that it has significantly shaped her confidence. “I now know what I’m capable of and the support I have received during my finalist journey has made me even more proud of my Vincentian heritage.”

Ms. Daniel expressed sincere gratitude to God, her family, friends, those who donated to The Leanne Pero Foundation (Black Women Rising) and SVGMA, those who attended the pageant finale and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for their support during this journey. She also thanked the Miss Caribbean United Kingdom (MCUK) team for creating a platform for young Caribbean women in the United Kingdom.

Ms. Daniel encourages youths to aim high: “If you reach for the stars at least if you fall, you’ll fall on a cloud. In essence, this means aim as high as you possibly can.” She further noted: “Just go for it and give it your best shot because you’ll never know the outcome unless you try.”

Looking ahead, Ms. Daniel hopes to continue making an impact through her platform. “In the future, I would like to host another event to raise more funds for a charitable organisation,” she said. “I would also like to continue developing my professional networks to assist further in my fundraising efforts.”

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